with this administration, your scenario is very plausible... :)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2023/10/19/elon-musk-slams-eu-over-newsguard-association-what-a-scam/
Elon Musk Slams EU over NewsGuard Association: โWhat a Scam!โ
There are other FReeQs with far better criminal minds than mine. This one is a no brainer, though.